Heuriger

Heuriger (pronounced "hoi-rigger", with the stress on the first syllable only) is the name given to many Austrian wine-drinking locales where patrons can experience Gem?tlichkeit. Originally only the most recent year's wine was served at such an establishment. Heurig meaning this year's (as an adjective) in Austrian German; thus, a Heuriger.

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A Heuriger has legal limitations different from those of a tavern or restaurant. Only its own wine can be served, and it is limited to serving a limited selection of food from a buffet. Many places still provide a very nice selection of small cold dishes, for example Liptauer spread and even several different hot plates, for example Wiener Schnitzel. Additionally, a Heuriger can only be open a certain amount of time per year. In areas with many Heurigen, people generally know about the scheduled openings of other establishments, and it is usually guaranteed that there will be at least one or more Heurigen open. Open Heurigen indicate that guests are welcome with a couple of conifer or fur twigs, or Buschen, hung above the entrance door.

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